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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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